Published on, Aug. 28 -- August 28, 2025 7:33 PM

The Trump administration has proposed strict new visa rules for international students, cultural exchange visitors, and journalists. The regulation, announced Wednesday, would set fixed durations for F, J, and I visa categories. Currently, these visas are valid for the length of a program or employment, but under the proposal, time limits would be enforced.

F visas for students and J visas for exchange visitors would be capped at four years. I visas for foreign media workers would be limited to 240 days, or just 90 days for Chinese nationals. Visa holders could apply for extensions, but the process would be more rigid than current policies allow.

The proposal affects a large population. ...